Continuing my conversation with Editor Alex Popov. We moved to the topic of Fashion Biz Trends. What do we expect to happen in these uncertain times? How will fashion evolve? No easy questions to answer. But, we had fun. Stay Safe.
Tag Archives: shopping
Ikea after Lockdown
I had to pop over to IKEA for a few home items. Getting inside the store today, similar to waiting to get on a ride at Disneyland. Crowd Control in the New Normal.
Trends in Menswear
We spoke with fashion Editor in Chief Alex Popov on the upcoming trends in menswear. What to expect?
Berlin Reopening Thursday
Black and Paper coverage from the capital. Berlin retail is struggling to get shoppers in stores. On Thursday the place was empty. Hopefully, things will get better once restaurants reopen.
Berlin Reopening April 30th
Still a lack of shoppers at local malls and stores. The air of uncertainty continues to affect buyers after reopening 8 days ago.
Still Not the Same
The “New Norma”l is not normal. Berlin is feeling the psychological impact of the Coronavirus. Although the German capital has not been as hard hit compared to other regions of the country, the effects cut across the city. Stores have opened, yet people continue to stay away. The retail experience is almost …
Shopping after Lockdown
Berlin partially lifted the lockdown. On Saturday I decided to go go to the KuDamm, the city’s main shopping area, to see the results of the reopening. The department store KaDeWe had it fist day of sale on the 25th. I ventured in, curious. Shopping in the “New Normal” written for an episode of “Black …
Berlin Reopening-Friday
The city has eased the lockdown but shoppers are staying away from malls. Demand has dissolved. The “New Normal” for the short term means less consumption. What makes it hard to buy? The constant reminders of the Coronavirus. A Mood killer!
Shopping, Post Lockdown
Berlin partially lifted the lockdown form the Coronavirus Crisis. Stores up to 800 meters may open. But the limits are as follows: A limited number of people allowed for 20 meters. Sounds easy, but Soviet Union 1975, people standing in line waiting to get in a store. I wanted to see it for myself. As …
Macy’s,,,, REALLY!
I checked on family members the other day. Like everyone living in a lockdown, I reached out for a long conversation. Thankfully, everyone is OK. Not The Place! The talked shifted to malls and shopping. What happens for the re-openings? Macy’s, the mall staple, when I was young the department store was a first stop. …